Baker51

Connacht Café of the Year

bakery | breakfast | lunch | specialty coffee

A framed award certificate on a counter recognizing Baker 51 as the best cafe, sponsored by Illy, at the Irish Restaurant Awards.

Loaves of sourdough bread on wooden shelves with a label that reads "Sourdough, flour, water, salt, $5.5"

A dessert with a round, golden-brown crumb coating, topped with whipped cream, a yellow candy piece, and a red candy strip, served on a decorative beige and white plate on a marble surface.

Circular cafe sign reading "Baker 51 by O'Hara's of Foxford," with an illustration of a cat, mounted on an exterior gray wall, with blue sky and clouds in the background.

A slice of vanilla cheesecake with fruit topping served on a bowl, paired with a glass of iced coffee with whipped cream on top, placed on a marble surface.

A top-down view of a round marble table with six coffee cups, some with caramel pieces on lids, a green plant, a pastry, a cinnamon roll, a smartphone, and a sandwich wrapped in paper, with people holding coffee cups.

Tray with two cups of coffee, two cookies, and an iced coffee outside a bakery or café.

Plate of roasted potatoes topped with a poached egg, garnished with chopped chives and drizzled with balsamic glaze and hot sauce, on a tiled sidewalk.

Cross-section of a cream-filled pastry cake with layers of flaky dough and decorated with red and green sprinkles, placed on a white plate on a marble table outdoors.

A piece of toasted bread topped with whipped cheese, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, and edible yellow flowers, garnished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a white plate with brown decorative lines.

Tray of cream-filled pastries topped with raspberries, held outside a bakery.

Collection of various condiments and snacks on a marble surface, including a bag of Blanco Nino chili and lime potato chips, a bottle of Mileven hot honey, a jar of spicy smoked onion mayo, a jar of Ballymaloe fiery relish, a jar of white and purple

Cupcakes topped with white frosting, colorful sprinkles, small pieces of candy, and edible flowers.

Hand holding a can of All About Kombucha organic blueberry mint, with a marble tabletop featuring two plates of desserts, a bottle of sparkling water, and two empty glasses.

A person holding a plate of almond croissants outside a bakery or café.

Coffee cups, a paper bag, and a beverage with a straw on a car's back seat.

Three bottled salad dressings on a wooden surface, with green plants and a blurred outdoor background. The dressings are basil & lime, smoked onion salad cream, and raspberry balsamic vinaigrette.

Six mini cheese cupcakes topped with blueberries and toasted marshmallow meringue on a wooden tray.

Cream-filled pastry topped with icing, a small piece of raspberry, and a drizzle of white chocolate, served on a white ceramic plate with a marble table background.

Person holding a wooden tray filled with multiple caramel cream puffs topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and small pieces of chocolate.

A plate with a slice of cake and a croissant on a marble table outside a bakery café. The bakery's name sign reads 'BAKER 51' in the background.

Assorted rectangular cakes placed on a wooden serving board, with a bakery sign in the background.

A plate with a chocolate dessert cut in half, topped with chocolate frosting or mousse, with a crunchy nut-covered exterior and a soft, layered interior.

A wooden tray of assorted decorated cream-filled pastries topped with strawberries, marshmallows, and cookies, held by a person outside a bakery.

A jar of smoked onion salsa and a bag of lightly salted Blanco Niño white corn tortilla chips with celestone salt on a wooden surface outdoors with green plants in the background.

Exterior view of a gray building with large glass windows, a sign reading 'BAKER 51', and decorative fish symbols above the sign. A window display with a green heart-shaped decoration inside.

Exterior of Bakery 51 with illuminated sign and large windows

A gift card from Baker 51, labeled 'a gift for you' with fields for To, From, Amount, Signed, and Date, held in front of a plant with green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Assorted desserts on a wooden tray, including profiteroles topped with cream and caramel, and chocolate éclairs with various toppings, displayed in front of a black sign with white text.

Silhouette of a playful fox lying down with its tail curled around its body

Baker51 is an independent bakery and café from the family behind O'Haras of Foxford, bringing over 75 years of baking heritage to Ballina.

We specialise in handmade laminated pastries, authentic, slow-fermented sourdough and freshly baked goods, all made from scratch with quality ingredients and time-honoured techniques.

Beyond the bakery, you'll find speciality coffee, freshly prepared breakfasts and a lunch menu built around Irish produce and our own breads.

In 2026, Baker51 was awarded Best Café in Mayo and Best Café in Connacht at the Irish Restaurant Awards.

OUR STORY

A stylized, tan-colored cartoon fox lying down with its eyes closed and tail curled around its body.

the bakery

Our bakery combines traditional baking techniques with a contemporary approach. From carefully laminated pastries to slow-fermented sourdough, everything is made from scratch, every day.

Our pastry selection changes regularly, with seasonal flavours alongside the classics.

A stylized, cartoon-like fox in a resting position with its eyes closed.

Breakfast and lunch with a focus on fresh ingredients, Irish produce and modern flavours. Our menu combines classic dishes with more contemporary choices, using our own sourdough and freshly baked breads throughout.